Beacon Day Support Scheme Manager

Northern Ireland Association for Mental Health

Beacon House Central Office 80 University Street Belfast BT7 1HE.

04 Jul 2008

Human Resource Department

028 9032 8474

The Northern Ireland Association for Mental Health is a registered charity concerned with the promotion of mental health and the provision of mental health services throughout Northern Ireland. Applications are invited for the following post based in East Belfast:

Beacon Day Support Scheme Manager
Ref: AMH/BDSM/0812
Location: Bracken House
Salary Range: £22,187 - £27,388
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The post holder will manage a 40 place Beacon Day Support Scheme, facilitating a range of activities for members. The post holder is required to be highly motivated, flexible, enthusiastic and committed to working in a community mental health setting.

Essential Criteria:
A Professional Qualifications for example:

• Professional Social Work Qualification recognized by NISCC
• Registered Nurse with current pin number with NMC.
• Relevant Post Graduate Qualification in Psychology or equivalent.

PLUS

• A minimum of 2 years experience of working in a social care setting
• OR NVQ Level 3 Social care or Certificate in Community Mental Health plus a minimum of 4 years experience of working in a social care setting.
• OR A minimum of 5 years experience in a social care setting, including a minimum of 3 years experience in a community mental health setting.
• Can evidence management skills which should include supervision of staff/volunteers or students.

The successful applicant is expected to take up post on 1 September 2008.

Please visit our website to download an application pack – www.niamh.co.uk or alternatively application packs can be obtained by sending a stamped addressed envelope 15” x 10” with postage of 70p by quoting the appropriate reference to: The Northern Ireland Association for Mental Health, Human Resource Department, Beacon House, Central Office, 80 University Street, Belfast, BT7 1HE.

Closing date for receipt of application forms is on or before 12 noon on Friday 4 July 2008.

The Association is an Equal Opportunities Employer.